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The Hao T‘ien Yu Ch‘êng Ming; narrative. Appropriate at a sacrifice to King Ch‘êng.

The fixed decree of mighty Heaven Had long to Chou assigned the throne, Which first to Wên and Wu was given. Ch‘êng next to them as ruler shone. p. 437 Then the foundations of his power Were made by Ch‘êng more deep and sure. Through night and day no idle hour He knew,—the reticent and pure. His virtue wrought, and glorified The heritage he had obtained; Nor were his heart's best powers unplied, Till o’er the land good order reigned.